42 Questions
Which of the following factors should be considered when choosing a drug for treating an ectoparasitic disease?
Duration of action, drug interactions, and host factors
What is the purpose of regular dagging in reducing myiasis of sheep?
To remove dung and avoid attracting oviposting flies
What is a potential wider public health implication of an extoparasitic disease?
Zoonotic transmission
What is a potential concern associated with increasing veterinary parasiticide use?
Development of resistance
Why is it important to consider the effect of wetting when choosing a drug for treating an extoparasitic disease?
It may affect the efficacy of some products
What is the purpose of docking tails in reducing myiasis of sheep?
To remove dung and avoid attracting oviposting flies
What type of parasites can ticks transmit?
Lyme disease and babesiosis
Why should simultaneous use of two products from a single group with similar actions be avoided?
It can lead to drug resistance
What is a potential concern associated with purchasing parasiticides from non-veterinary outlets?
Lack of professional guidance
When controlling ectoparasites, the aim is to
Keep the numbers at reasonable levels
Which stage of the ectoparasite life-cycle is commonly targeted for intervention?
Adults
In the case of blowflies, which stage of the life-cycle is targeted for control?
Larvae
In the control of fleas, which stages of the life-cycle are commonly targeted?
Adults and larvae
Which factor determines whether ectoparasitic diseases are contagious to other animals?
The host's species
Which form of Demodex is contagious in cats?
None of the forms
What are some environmental physical methods of controlling ectoparasites?
Avoiding contact with the parasites
Which of the following is NOT a reason why there is a large market for pharmaceuticals in ectoparasite control?
High cost of chemical control methods
What is the primary reason for controlling ectoparasitic diseases?
To control vectors of zoonotic disease
What determines the choice of stage to target in the life-cycle of ectoparasites?
The species of the parasite
What is a potential concern associated with increasing veterinary parasiticide use?
Development of resistance in parasites
Why is it important to consider the effect of wetting when choosing a drug for treating an ectoparasitic disease?
Wetting can reduce the efficacy of the drug
What is the purpose of regular dagging in reducing myiasis of sheep?
To prevent the entry of blowfly larvae
What type of drug kills parasites by acting as neurotoxins?
Ectoparasiticides
What are some environmental physical methods of controlling ectoparasites?
Using barriers to avoid contact with parasites
What can be done to create conditions unsuitable for ectoparasite live or reproduction?
Changing the host environment
What is a potential wider public health implication of an ectoparasitic disease?
Transmission of zoonotic infections
In the case of blowflies, which stage of the life-cycle is targeted for control?
Larvae
Which of the following factors should be considered when choosing a drug for treating an ectoparasitic disease?
Duration of action and frequency of reapplication
What is a potential concern associated with increasing veterinary parasiticide use?
Development of resistance
What is the purpose of docking tails in reducing myiasis of sheep?
To prevent the infestation of blowflies in the tail area
What type of parasites can ticks transmit?
Lyme disease and babesiosis
What can be done to create conditions unsuitable for ectoparasite life or reproduction?
Removing dung to avoid attracting flies
What is a potential wider public health implication of an ectoparasitic disease?
Zoonotic transmission
Which stage of the ectoparasite life-cycle is commonly targeted for intervention?
Larval stage
What is a potential concern associated with purchasing parasiticides from non-veterinary outlets?
Poor compliance
Which factor determines whether ectoparasitic diseases are contagious to other animals?
Stage of the parasite life-cycle
What is the purpose of regular dagging in reducing myiasis of sheep?
To remove dirty wool around the tail area
What are the importance of ectoparasite disease treatment?
Animal welfare, Economic loss, Vectors of disease, Sources of zoonotic infection
What are the factors to consider for non-chemical control of ectoparasites?
Life-cycle stage, Contagiousness to other species, Species-specificity
What are some environmental physical methods of controlling ectoparasites?
Barriers, Changing host or off-host environment
What are the considerations for targeting different stages of the ectoparasite life-cycle?
Feasibility, Example with blowfly - killing larvae not adult flies, Multiple stages intervention in fleas
What are the conditions unsuitable for ectoparasite life or reproduction?
Changing host or off-host environment
Test your knowledge on the Principles of Ectoparasite Control and the Importance of treating ectoparasite diseases. This quiz covers topics such as animal welfare, economic loss, disease vectors, zoonotic infections, and methods of control. Gain insights into the large market for pharmaceuticals in this field.
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